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Postby Matty » Fri Jul 28, 2006 3:01 pm

You might be able to fit a softer pressure plate (eg a PRB) with a higher friction clutch disc. But you might have to be careful with how much torque it can handle...

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Postby bigdog » Fri Jul 28, 2006 3:20 pm

Talk to one of the race clutch suppliers about fitting a hydraulic throwout bearing and servo - basically you can make the clutch zero weight if you want to by playing with the hydraulics and still keep normal pressure plate etc or even heavier if you want to.
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Postby PT » Fri Jul 28, 2006 3:33 pm

You have spinal issues, an se, and you're clutch is the only problem?

I don't have spinal issues and the suspension hurts at times.
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Postby Benny » Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:06 pm

You can always get a vacuum booster fitted to the clutch.
Personally, I can't understand why the local V8's don't have one for the clutch.
They have light power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, but you need 2 left legs to depress the clutch pedal!
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Postby irwin83r » Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:37 pm

spinal injury isnt from trying to fit in to the mx is it? :P

hope its nothing too serious mate.

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Postby PT » Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:35 pm

D50, how do you find the suspension is with your back?
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